Whole plant: Infusion for heart problems; decoction for stomach problems, thrush and colds.

Leaf: Decoction for treating high blood pressure, and as a tea substitute. Leaves are boiled, and the water drunk for back pain by the Guyana Patamona

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Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

A common Jamaican weed used to make tea for colic and colds. For the latter purpose it may be mixed with Mimosa pudica. In the Grenadines the leaves and roots are made into a tea for infants with colds and for under-nourished children. Achyranthes spp. are used in Africa for fever, coughs, nausea, pains in the chest and side, and as a diuretic. (2, 25. 13).

1) Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017

2) Asprey, G.F.; Phyllis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts I & II. – p. 3.